HELB Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Kenya Jobs

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) was established in 1995 through an Act of Parliament CAP 213A of the laws of Kenya.



The mandate of HELB is to source for funds and provide universal affordable financing (through loans, scholarships and bursaries) to Kenyans pursuing higher education in institutions of higher learning in and
outside Kenya as recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE) & and/or the Technical, Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA and recover funds loaned to create a National Revolving Fund.


A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management. The Board is looking for a highly competent, passionate, dedicated and self-driven individual of high integrity who is able to demonstrate strong leadership skills to fill the position.


Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, the Assistant Manager, Enterprise Electronic Data & Document Management is responsible for strategic and operational management of both electronic and manual student loans application records and all institutional records to support the Board’s operations in achieving its strategy and mandate while ensuring alignment of unit’s operations with the institution’s enterprise risk management (ERM)
framework.


Developing and implementing the institution’s documentation and records management system to meet the institution’s strategic objectives;


Responsibilities


  • Oversee formulation and implementation of robust ICT strategic, aligning it with Corporate strategy and operational planning, policies, procedure and systems to drive and support business of the Board;
  • Lead in collaboration with business departments towards anticipating market business trends and navigating
    the Organization around developing new technologies and innovation, so as to expand corporate technological capabilities;
    Manage Digital IT portfolio and oversee key programs with a focus on next generation digital experience, expansion of digital channel, new FINTECH capabilities, cross-channel experiences, cognitive intelligence and
    other strategic programs;
  • Spearhead the development and implementation of ICT division budgets and work plans while critically analyzing Return on Investment (ROI) of IT spend;
  • Lead the design, establishment and maintenance of a robust and highly reliable network infrastructure for local and wide area connectivity as well as remote access;
  • Maintain reliable core systems, including maintenance of data access authority, integrity and security;
  • Execute a highly reliable secure database management system to facilitate business analysis to produce information for decision making through an intelligent Big Data analysis;
  • Execute a comprehensive business process reengineering (BPR) as a framework for HELB digital transformation;
  • Maintain vendor contracts, ensure continuous delivery of ICT services through oversight of service level agreements with end users and service providers, formulate and implement programs and initiatives that
    ensure the existing ICT equipment and system applications are leveraged and optimized to increase the return on investment;
    Spearhead the development and implementation
    of a working Institution-wide disaster recovery site and IT business continuity plan in line with the HELB Business Continuity Management Framework;
  • Oversee all ICT projects and ensure implementation of ICT governance framework, operations and applications in compliance with global best practices and standards & established laws and regulations;
  • Provide appropriate information and guidance on emerging and best practices in ICT;
  • Actively engaging Heads of Departments to ensure that technological changes are sound and non-disruptive to business;
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of periodic reports for the division to management and Board;
  • Develop, train, coach, motivate and evaluate functional staff to achieve highest levels of performance and personal development;
  • Spearhead and monitor the departmental risk management in line with the Enterprise Risk Management framework.


    Personal Attributes


  • Ethics and Integrity
  • Personal integrity;
  • Possession of networking skills;
  • Committed team player with customer
  • Experience skills
  • Highly analytical, interpretive, report writing and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
  • Ability to work under pressure and achieve results within deadlines


    Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the
    Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting during interview clearance/compliance certificate from
    the following organizations:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
  • Higher Education Loans Board;
  • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Certificate of Good Conduct) and;
  • Credit Reference Bureau.


    How to Apply

    If you believe, you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please send your application, detailed CV, relevant copies of testimonials certificates, your date time contact, and contacts of three referees, to reach the office of Chief Executive Officer on the contact below and not later than 7th August, 2018.

    Candidates who are shortlisted for interviews will be expected to prove their compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by obtaining and presenting during interview clearance/compliance certificate from
    the following organizations:

    Chief Executive Officer & Board Secretary
    Higher Education Loans Board
    P.O. Box 69489-00400
    NAIROBI.
    Or Email Address: recruitment@helb.co.ke


    HELB is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply.
    Only successful candidates will be contacted.



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